Þjóðhátíð brings music and tradition to Vestmannaeyjar each summer
Iceland's oldest festival, Þjóðhátíð, transforms the Westman Islands into a vibrant celebration with music, bonfires, fireworks, and traditions dating back to 1874.
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Iceland's oldest festival, Þjóðhátíð, transforms the Westman Islands into a vibrant celebration with music, bonfires, fireworks, and traditions dating back to 1874.
With its distinctive blue hue and eventful past, the church in Seyðisfjörður is a striking site in East Iceland. It draws visitors during the summer and whenever cruise ships dock in town.
Each February or March, Reykjavík hosts a culinary festival where local ingredients take centre stage and chefs from around the world join forces with Icelandic restaurants.
Hallgrimskirkja, Iceland’s largest church, is a striking concrete landmark inspired by the country’s natural forms and named for poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson.
On Bolludagur, Icelanders mark the start of Lent with sweet cream buns and playful customs involving children, paper wands and cheerful cries for treats.